September 3, 2024 by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress Antibody-mediated targeted lubricating hydrogel microspheres. Credit: CASA team of material engineers and orthopedic specialists affiliated with several institutions in China has developed a hydrogel for slowing or stopping the progression of osteoarthritis. Their research is published in the journal Advanced Materials. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint...
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A new smart mask analyzes your breath to monitor your health
Caltech/Wei Gao and Wenzheng Heng Your breath can give away a lot about you. Each exhalation contains all sorts of compounds, including possible biomarkers for disease or lung conditions, that could give doctors a valuable insight into your health. Now a new smart mask, developed by a team at the California Institute of Technology, could...
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New diabetes research in Scientific Reports links blood glucose levels and voice biomed tech
News Release 28-Aug-2024 Klick Labs’ latest findings highlight potential for voice-based blood sugar monitoring; discovery follows scientists’ pioneering work using vocal biomarkers and AI to detect Type 2 diabetes Peer-Reviewed PublicationKlick Applied Sciences NEW YORK/TORONTO – August 28, 2024 – As part of its ongoing exploration of vocal biomarkers and the role they can play...
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AI Devices for Triaging Skin Cancer Have Some Hurdles to Clear
Medscape Medical News Richard Mark Kirkner August 08, 2024 Emerging diagnostic technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated the potential to free dermatologists from the burden of triaging skin lesions, but dermatology lags behind some other specialties in harnessing the power of AI, and confusion surrounds dermatologists’ role in using this technology, according to...
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Inspire wins FDA approval for obstructive sleep apnea neurostimulator therapy
Dive Brief Inspire plans to start a soft launch of the device late in 2024 and move into a full release in 2025. Published Aug. 5, 2024 By Nick Paul TaylorContributor Inspire Medical Systems’ patient app and remote. Courtesy of Inspire Medical Systems Dive Brief:Inspire Medical Systems received Food and Drug Administration approval for its...
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Engineered exosome-based drug delivery system shows promise for ovarian cancer therapy
August 12, 2024 by KeAi Communications Co. Engineered exosome-based drug delivery system for synergistic cancer therapyEngineered exosome-based drug delivery system for synergistic cancer therapy via autophagy inhibition and chemotherapy. Credit: Hua X., Liu Y., Liu X. et alOvarian cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer lacks...
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Brain electrical stimulation suppresses appetite: A new obesity treatment?
August 12, 2024 by National Research Council of Science and Technology Research on the therapy to induce appetite suppression is being conducted at Seoul National University Hospital with Korea Electrotechnolgy Research Institute (KERI). Credit: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome by a team...
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Biodegradable electronic tent technology offers less invasive brain disease diagnosis
August 12, 2024 by Seoul National University College of Engineering The electronic tent smoothly attached along the curved surface of brain-mimicking tissue (1% agarose gel). Credit: Seoul National University College of EngineeringA team from The College of Engineering at Seoul National University has developed a biodegradable electronic tent technology that enables brain disease diagnosis using...
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High-tech bandages could fend off infections, improve healing
July 29, 2024 by Chris Kocher, Binghamton University New research on wound care at Binghamton University combines ideas about biodegradable papertronics and bacteria-fueled biobatteries. Credit: Binghamton UniversityWhen wounds happen, we want them to heal quickly and without complications, but sometimes infections and other complications prevent it. Chronic wounds are a significant health concern that affects...
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AI boosts the power of EEGs, enabling neurologists to quickly, precisely pinpoint signs of dementia
July 31, 2024 by Mayo Clinic A computer screen shows results from an electroencephalogram, or EEG test. Credit: Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) tests more quickly and precisely, enabling neurologists to find early signs of dementia among data that typically go unexamined. The century-old...